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Grinch with little boy

Grinchmas!

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
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Our fan-favorite Grinchmas is returning to the MPL this year! Join us for a Grinchy story, craft, activities, and maybe even an appearance from the Grinch himself!

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Winter Holiday Shopping Market & Cozy Up to The Library Reception

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

NON-Library Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: NON-Library Event
Body:

 The Monroeville Public Library will be transformed into a Winter Market where shoppers can meet all their holiday baking, entertaining, and gift giving needs. 

Pajama Day

Pajama Day!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages
Body:

Today is the day to wear your PAJAMAS at the Library! While it's cold and windy outside, we'll be warm and cozy inside.

Teens at holiday party

Tween Holiday Party

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Body:

Come out to the Library AFTER HOURS for a fun & festive time with friends! We'll have lots of games and activities to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and wintertime in general. Plus, enjoy some seasonal snacks.

Charlie Brown Christmas

Family Movie Night: Charlie Brown Christmas (Session 1)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Body:

Bring the whole family for a cozy evening at the Library! We'll be watching A Charlie Brown Christmas and enjoying hot cocoa together. Wear your pajamas for extra coziness!

 

Charlie Brown Christmas

Family Movie Night: Charlie Brown Christmas (Session 2)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Body:

Bring the whole family for a cozy evening at the Library! We'll be watching A Charlie Brown Christmas and enjoying hot cocoa together. Wear your pajamas for extra coziness!

 

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NYE Ball Drop

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Library Program

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Can't Stay up until midnight?

Bring everyone to a family friendly Ball Drop at the Mall

Ball Drops at noon!

Raffle, Party Hats, & Horns (while supplies last).

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Grinchmas!

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
Children's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
Body:

Our fan-favorite Grinchmas is returning to the MPL this year! Join us for a Grinchy story, craft, activities, and maybe even an appearance from the Grinch himself!

Squatch Brewing Beer Tasting Fundraiser

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: NON-Library Event
Body:

Arrive by 3:45pm

Gardening Classes with Miriam Cheng (Recorded Events)

All Day
Adults, All Ages
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Miriam Cheng of Wild Child Native Gardens presents a series of gardening classes covering seed starting, soil preparation, native plants and more.

Click here to join:

Jewelry Making!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Johnna's Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Program
Registration Required
Body:

Learn to make lovely jewelry from scratch and experiment with different styles and combinations.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Gallery Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Beam up, phase in, fold space, time travel, jump to light speed, begin a quest, survive the apocalypse, or whatever it takes to join us for our new Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (SFFBC).

Sips Club

9:15am–11:30am
Adults, All Ages
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Program
Body:

NOW IN JOHNNA'S ROOM AT THE RIGHT END OF THE TOP FLOOR OF THE LIBRARY!!

Relaxing Meditation (Virtual Event)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults, All Ages
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Feeling stressed and need to unwind? Join meditation coach Margie Manno to engage in soothing, guided meditation online each week.

Click here to join:

Writers On the Block: Virtual Writing Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Monroeville Public Library's online writing group!

Qigong Class

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Gallery Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Registration Required
Body:

Qigong is a practice that combines body-posture, movement, breathing, and meditation for health benefits for the body and mind.

Gadget Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Gallery Space
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program, Technology Class
Body:

If you need help navigating your electronic device, stop in to the Gadget Class. All questions about cell phones, laptops, tablets, Kindles, and similar devices are welcome. No registration required.

Bridge Buddies

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Monroeville Bridge Buddies meet from 10:30 - 12:30 to practice what was learned in their past lessons. 

If you are interested in bridge, please first contact Cory Little at (412) 372-0500 ext. 122.

Learn to Play Bridge - Fall 2025

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Join us for a new afternoon class on learning to play bridge! Presenter Barb Spiri will teach beginners the ins and outs of contract (rubber) bridge. This is "normal" bridge play using five card majors. Good attendance is very important. 

Great Decisions - U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Registration Required
Body:

What are America’s options and opportunities as a leader of the world economy? How will America’s “foreign policy for the middle class” and strategic competition with China impact its leadership role?

When Red Plus Green Equals Blue: How to Brighten and De-stress Your Holi-daze

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Gallery Space
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Join counselor Eileen Colianni as she shares insights which will enable you to identify the source of holiday blues and how to move beyond blue to a brighter perspective.

Gardening Classes with Miriam Cheng (Recorded Events)

All Day
Adults, All Ages
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Miriam Cheng of Wild Child Native Gardens presents a series of gardening classes covering seed starting, soil preparation, native plants and more.

Click here to join:

Karaoke Night Singalong!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Body:

We have a new format for our musical get-togethers! Although we still welcome instrumentalists and any format to sing together, we will primarily use a sing-along Karaoke arrangement.

Sips Club

9:15am–11:30am
Adults, All Ages
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Program
Body:

NOW IN JOHNNA'S ROOM AT THE RIGHT END OF THE TOP FLOOR OF THE LIBRARY!!

Relaxing Meditation (Virtual Event)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults, All Ages
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Feeling stressed and need to unwind? Join meditation coach Margie Manno to engage in soothing, guided meditation online each week.

Click here to join:

Writers On the Block: Virtual Writing Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Monroeville Public Library's online writing group!

Qigong Class

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Gallery Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Registration Required
Body:

Qigong is a practice that combines body-posture, movement, breathing, and meditation for health benefits for the body and mind.

Gadget Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Gallery Space
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program, Technology Class
Body:

If you need help navigating your electronic device, stop in to the Gadget Class. All questions about cell phones, laptops, tablets, Kindles, and similar devices are welcome. No registration required.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, who is caring for you?

Learn to Draw Zentangle!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Program
Body:

Zentangle is a simple technique for pattern drawing that is relaxing, meditative, intriguing and fun!

Holiday Vocal Concert!

7:00pm–8:30pm
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Gallery Space
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Body:

Join us for a holiday vocal concert! With a variety of songs, including holiday classics, they'll bring a little musical flair to your season.